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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. Priuses can burn oil. Two out of our four Priuses burn oil. That is normal.

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Encana challenges EPA draft Pavillion groundwater report

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Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., On 9 December, EPA released a draft analysis of data from its Pavillion, Wyoming ground water investigation, indicating that ground water in the aquifer contains compounds likely associated with gas production practices, including hydraulic fracturing. Earlier post.)

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Dept. of Interior proposes more stringent regulations for offshore oil and gas well equipment

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Five years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Department of the Interior has proposed new regulations that include more stringent design requirements and operational procedures for critical well control equipment used in offshore oil and gas operations. 6A, ANSI/API Spec. 16A, API Spec. 16C, API Spec. 16D, ANSI/API Spec.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now. Ti-VCT applies variable cam timing to both the intake and exhaust camshafts of its DOHC design, using electronic solenoid valves to direct high-pressure oil to control vanes in each of the camshaft sprocket housings.

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12 Days of Giveaways

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Established in 2004, Forw4rd is located in Cleethorpes. Ebb + Flo – Water is where everything began for Ebb + Flo Living. Water has always been a constant in the team’s life and formed the very foundations of Ebb + Flo itself – even the name. But to founders Toni and Vince, it’s so much more than just water sports.

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My Energi

Established in 2004, Forw4rd is located in Cleethorpes. Ebb + Flo – Water is where everything began for Ebb + Flo Living. Water has always been a constant in the team’s life and formed the very foundations of Ebb + Flo itself – even the name. But to founders Toni and Vince, it’s so much more than just water sports.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). The water-cooled unit features a 10 gear ratio and has a disconnect clutch. Earlier post.)

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